Communicating with Farmers
Under Stress Workshop
This workshop is specific to agribusiness professionals and service
providers who work with farmers,
ranchers, and their families.
When & Where:
April 15, 2019
•  Aberdeen
•  Sioux Falls
•  Pierre
•  Rapid City
May 23, 2019
•  Lemmon
•  Winner
•  Watertown
•  Mitchell
Cost: $30
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm MT/
10:00am-2:00pm CT
Lunch Provided
Registration:
extension.sdstate.edu/events

Purpose

Numerous factors may cause stress for farmers. Many farmers
face financial problems, price and marketing uncertainties,
farm transfer issues, production challenges and more. You may
know farmers who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression,
burnout, indecision or suicidal thoughts.
You want to help, but maybe are not sure what to say or do.
Or maybe you find yourself having to deliver difficult news to
farmers. This workshop will help you recognize and respond
when you suspect a farmer or farm family member might need
help.

Objectives

•  Build awareness around potentially stressful conditions
affecting some farmers.
•  Learn stress triggers, identify signs of stress and review
helpful techniques for responding.
•  Learn techniques for identifying, approaching and working
with farmers who may not cope with stress effectively.
•  Learn where to go for additional help.
Suzanne Stluka   suzanne.stluka@sdstate.edu
Krista Ehlert   krista.ehlert@sdstate.edu

SDSU Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer in accordance with the nondiscrimination policies of South Dakota State University, the South Dakota
Board of Regents and the United States Department of Agriculture.
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